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SASA is looking for a Volunteer (unpaid) Donor Coordinator to assist the Fundraising Team in facilitating communication with donors, professors, and ambassadors. Thi s position is most well-suited for someone with a passion for the ancient world that is experience with navigating the world of academia. They must be flexible, adaptive, and comfortable working independently as new projects and tasks emerge. Position Description & Responsibilities: As Donor Coordinator you will work as part of the Fundraising team by planning and scheduling meetings, handling ongoing correspondence with individual high-level donors and ambassadors, and things of that nature. Communicating regularly with Fundraising Team Attending meetings with Fundraising Team Writing to potential donors or ambassadors Salary: Unpaid Duration: Ongoing Volunteer Hours: 10-15 hours per week Application Deadline: ongoing Location: Remote with regular weekly meetings online Skills Needed: Communication, Organized, Secretarial work About SASA SASA is a non-profit organization, tax exempt under IRS code 501(c)(3). SASA's mission is to counter the downward trend in Ancient Studies fields in academia, by (1) uniting graduate students to (2) engage students by guiding the widespread American interest in ancient times toward Ancient Studies, to (3) facilitate ease of access to studying the ancient world, and to (4) support and reimagine scholarship as a lifelong pursuit for those who work as professionals in other areas after receiving their PhDs. At this time, all positions with SASA are unpaid, including management, volunteers, and interns, save for some few project positions paid for through grant funding. Since work for SASA is all done remotely, we take a proactive approach to supporting our volunteers and interns. Our goal is that internships with SASA are mutually beneficial, such that volunteers help work on various SASA projects and gain experience in multiple areas, learn skills, gain knowledge, and build connections with numerous people in Ancient Studies and the nonprofit world. Interns work alongside volunteers with more experience and under the guidance of our Team Leaders and the Director. Our work atmosphere is exploratory and collaborative. We all enjoy the company of people who have varied backgrounds and interests of all ages, and who are passionate in their pursuit.
Date Posted: 2024-03-31
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Virtual Opportunity
SASA is looking for a Volunteer (unpaid) Grant Writing Team Leader to help SASA find funding for our projects related to Ancient Studies public outreach and access. They must be flexible, adaptive, and comfortable working independently as new projects and tasks emerge. As Grant Writing Team Leader you will work as part of the Grant Writing Team to support the organization’s fundraising priorities by writing grant applications and reports, cultivating relationships with funders, and identifying new grant opportunities. In addition, you will be meeting with potential donors and grant givers, and strategize on approaches for adding new funders and increasing gifts from current funders. Responsibilities include: Lead weekly team meetings Support the team members in identifying and applying to new grant opportunities Maintain the current grants calendar of upcoming deadlines and targets Maintain accurate, complete records of grants, awards, and related communications Cultivate relationships with new, potential, and existing grant funders Support and manage the rest of the team of volunteers as required Salary: unpaid Duration: open-ended Hours: 10-15 hours per week Location: remote with regular weekly meetings online Application deadline: online Skills Needed: Communication | Planning & Organization | Interpersonal | Research | Management | Grant writing experience (desirable) Position Description & Responsibilities:
Date Posted: 2024-03-31
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Virtual Opportunity
SASA is looking for a volunteer to support the development of the Coalition of Ancient Studies Organizations (CASO) and its projects, and liaise with member organizations and SASA Teams. Coalition for Ancient Studies Organizations (CASO): SASA along with Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) and Society for Classical Studies (SCS) have created a new formal network of academic organizations involved in any field of Ancient Studies, the Coalition of Ancient Studies Organizations. CASO’s goals includes: To bring together our organizations and their memberships and constituencies to work together on projects promoting public outreach, advocacy, and greater access to Ancient Studies. To create a broader platform for our fields in order to engage with national humanities advocacy organizations and further the cause of Ancient Studies within the Humanities. To date, CASO has begun working on one major project and has several others in planning. The first project is Lives in Ancient Studies: An Advocacy Project of Alumni Video Testimonials of Closed or Threatened Departments . This project is collecting video-recorded stories of alumni of closed and threatened Ancient Studies departments, and presenting them as living proof of the deep value of these departments and fields to their former students, schools, and communities. For more information about CASO, see saveancientstudies.org/caso . Position Description: This is a volunteer (unpaid) position to manage the administration and support the ongoing development of a multi-organization coalition and contribute to its structure and management. SASA has an exciting opportunity for a self-starting and management-minded individual in our latest supra-organizational venture. CASO is a new functional body dedicated to centralizing the work and research of Ancient Studies Organizations to find common goals and optimize the effectiveness of all member organizations in lobbying, outreach, and educational awareness. The CASO Coordinator will help support CASO in its early stages and help define its structure and future projects, while working to recruit other organizations to join CASO. Expected hours are 5-10 hours per week. All meetings take place via video call and all work is done remotely. CASO meets monthly, with work and communication via email in between meetings. The CASO Coordinator will work directly with SASA Director, David Danzig, and set a time for bi-weekly meetings. Thi s position is most well-suited to an advanced PhD Student, PhD Candidate, or Early Career Scholar in an Ancient Studies field who wants to actively pursue public outreach or work in a nonprofit setting, particularly at the executive level. People with project management and organizational liaising experience who are currently not affiliated with a university are also welcome to apply. Responsibilities : Assist in organizing CASO’s structure in practice and as written documents Planning and executing CASO member organization recruitment Liaising with current and prospective CASO members Managing CASO Communications Preparing for and notetaking at CASO monthly meetings Other duties as assigned Necessary skills: Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work remotely Excellent organizational, writing, and networking skills Ancient Studies knowledge Project management experience and interorganizational liaising experience, including recruitment, communication, and collaboration. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment @saveancientstudies.org . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. About SASA SASA is a non-profit organization, tax exempt under IRS code 501(c)(3). SASA's mission is to counter the downward trend in Ancient Studies fields in academia, by (1) uniting graduate students to (2) engage students by guiding the widespread American interest in ancient times toward Ancient Studies, to (3) facilitate ease of access to studying the ancient world, and to (4) support and reimagine scholarship as a lifelong pursuit for those who work as professionals in other areas after receiving their PhDs. At this time, all positions with SASA are unpaid, including management, volunteers, and interns, except for some few positions on grant funded projects. Since work for SASA is all done remotely, we take a proactive approach to supporting our volunteers and interns. Our goal is that internships with SASA are mutually beneficial, such that volunteers help work on various SASA projects and gain experience in multiple areas, learn skills, gain knowledge, and build connections with numerous people in Ancient Studies and the nonprofit world. Interns work alongside volunteers with more experience and under the guidance of our Team Leaders and the Director. Our work atmosphere is exploratory and collaborative. We all enjoy the company of people who have varied backgrounds and interests of all ages, and who are passionate in their pursuits.
Date Posted: 2024-02-07
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2024-08-16
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Save Ancient Studies Alliance (SASA) is seeking to fill 10 unpaid, remote internship positions during the Summer 2024 semester. The goal of our Internship Program is for SASA Internships to be mutually beneficial, such that interns gain experience in multiple areas, learn skills, gain knowledge, and build connections with numerous people in Ancient Studies and the nonprofit world, by helping to work on various SASA projects. Since work for SASA is all done remotely, we take a proactive approach to supporting our interns. Interns work alongside volunteers with more experience and under the guidance of our volunteer staff, including Team Leaders and Director. Our work ethos is exploratory, fun, and serious. We all enjoy the company of people who have varied backgrounds and interests of all ages, and who are passionate in their pursuits. In addition, SASA fully supports internships for college credit if approved by your school. As part of our Internship Program, we provide the following opportunities: Monthly Professional Development Events Career Guidance/Mentoring by Appointment Opportunity to cycle between multiple teams for academic-year-long internships Orientation, Fun Event, and Goodbye Party SASA is looking to take on interns for the Summer 2024 semester for each of our Teams (see Team Descriptions below, as well as information on the Teams page and Projects page ,): Grant Writing Team Fundraising Team Archaeogaming Educational Modules Team Inter-organizational Communications Team Continuing Education Units Team Interns may be undergraduates, have completed their BA, or be in graduate school. The minimum age for interns is 18. All interns must be strong self-starters and excel at working in remote environments, both alone and with a team. These internships are scheduled for the duration of 06/03/2024 -8/16/2024 , however, these dates are flexible and can be discussed. Weekly i nternship hours range between 10-15 hours per week , although we can accommodate up to 25 hours per week to meet requirements for college credit. We seek interns with experience in any of the following areas: Professional communications experience, including social media, mass email, website, and video production Research & Writing Journalism Grant Writing & Crowdfunding Education or classroom experience Excellent writing skills Ancient Studies knowledge (not required) General work experience, especially in remote settings The only requirement for working at specific times is that the interns be available at their team meeting time(s). Current meeting times are as follows but are subject to change: Fundraising Team: Wednesdays, 2pm - 3pm EST Grant Writing Team: Tuesdays, 10:30am - 12pm EST Archaeogaming Education Modules Team: Thursdays 12pm - 1pm EST & Fridays 1pm - 2pm EST Inter-organizational Communications Team: Fridays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST Continuing Education Units Team: TBD SASA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for internships without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We also welcome applicants from diverse educational backgrounds, aside from Ancient Studies, and those on any career trajectory. Internship applications are now open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Summer 2024 Application deadline is: April 31st. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@saveancientstudies.org or upload them in the webform on our applications page . Please specify in your cover letter which skills you have and for which teams you think you would be best suited. We look forward to your application. About SASA SASA is a non-profit organization, tax exempt under IRS code 501(c)(3). SASA's mission is to counter the downward trend in Ancient Studies fields in higher education, by (1) uniting graduate students and scholars to (2) expose and engage students to Ancient Studies, to (3) facilitate ease of access to studying the ancient world, and to (4) support and reimagine scholarship as a lifelong pursuit for those who work as professionals in other areas after receiving their PhDs. At this time, almost all positions with SASA are unpaid, including management, volunteers, and interns. Since work for SASA is all done remotely, we take a proactive approach to supporting our volunteers and interns. Our goal is that internships with SASA are mutually beneficial, such that volunteers help work on various SASA projects and gain experience in multiple areas, learn skills, gain knowledge, and build connections with numerous people in Ancient Studies and the nonprofit world. Interns work alongside volunteers with more experience and under the guidance of our Team Leaders and the Director. Our work atmosphere is exploratory and collaborative. We all enjoy the company of people who have varied backgrounds and interests of all ages, and who are passionate in their pursuits. SOME TEAM DESCRIPTIONS Fundraising & Grant Writing Team - We are hard at work trying to raise funds with a multi-pronged approach, including crowdfunding, individual donor solicitation, and grant writing. This will enable SASA’s future success. Interns on this team help plan fundraising events, find grants, and help write grant applications. Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience in these areas. Archaeogaming Education Modules Team - SASA’s newest team is just getting off the ground. Get in on the ground floor as we work with scholars to begin creating complete lesson plans, videos, and materials using video games with ancient-related content to explore themes and ideas of ancient history and society. These educational materials will be distributed to a network of teachers for use in their classrooms. Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience in elementary and high school classroom settings, in development of script guidelines, editing of scripts, and video-editing and distribution.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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SASA is looking for 2 volunteer (unpaid) Grant Writing interns, who are currently in a PhD program, to learn all aspects of grant seeking and writing, while helping SASA find funding for our major projects and programs related to Ancient Studies public outreach and access over a 6-month period. Position Description: This is a volunteer (unpaid) position to support the organization’s fundraising priorities by writing grant applications and reports, cultivating relationships with team members, and identifying new grant opportunities. As a young and growing organization, SASA has embarked on a number of projects and programs regarding Ancient Studies in the areas of public outreach, education, public scholarship, academic support, and academic in-reach. This position of Grant Writing PhD Intern will be responsible for contributing to development and administrative duties of the Grant Writing Team, and to act as support for the volunteers and team leader. This can include admin activities including filing, organizing and reviewing existing documentation, and other activities as assigned. PhD Interns will have opportunities to read and provide feedback for drafted grant proposals and LOIs that are completed by the other volunteers. PhD interns may also participate in writing drafts of sections of grant proposals, but it is not guaranteed and will depend on the intern’s development during the internship. However, interns will report directly to the Grant Writing Team Leader, and there will be adequate opportunities for the intern to learn about the function of the organization, the requirements around grant writing, and develop their formal writing skills in this area. The duration of this position is 6 months, with expected hours being 10-15 per week . All meetings take place via video call and all work is done remotely. Thi s position is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about Ancient Studies and seeks to enhance their experience with grant writing in nonprofit contexts within a growing organization like SASA. Moreover, the intern must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and be flexible, adaptive, and comfortable with problem solving as new issues emerge while supporting a team of dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers who work in a remote setting. Responsibilities : Working closely with with the Grant Team Leader to understand the requirements for successful grant writing Contributing feedback on and editing letters of intent and grant applications Providing new ideas for additional avenues of funding Administration of files and folders, with close attention to the main tracker Taking notes and responding to requests from volunteers as needed Completing any assignments on time based on direction from the Grant Team Leader Attending weekly meetings Other duties as assigned Necessary skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Ability to effectively complete tasks as assigned and to openly respond to any request in a timely manner Ability to work and communicate effectively remotely Flexibility in tasks being worked on Grant writing experience are big pluses To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mchabon@saveancientstudies.org . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. About SASA SASA is a non-profit organization, tax exempt under IRS code 501(c)(3). SASA's mission is to counter the downward trend in Ancient Studies fields in academia, by (1) uniting graduate students to (2) engage students by guiding the widespread American interest in ancient times toward Ancient Studies, to (3) facilitate ease of access to studying the ancient world, and to (4) support and reimagine scholarship as a lifelong pursuit for those who work as professionals in other areas after receiving their PhDs. At this time, all positions with SASA are unpaid, including management, volunteers, and interns, except for some few positions on grant funded projects. Since work for SASA is all done remotely, we take a proactive approach to supporting our volunteers and interns. Our goal is that internships with SASA are mutually beneficial, such that volunteers help work on various SASA projects and gain experience in multiple areas, learn skills, gain knowledge, and build connections with numerous people in Ancient Studies and the nonprofit world. Interns work alongside volunteers with more experience and under the guidance of our Team Leaders and the Director. Our work atmosphere is exploratory and collaborative. We all enjoy the company of people who have varied backgrounds and interests of all ages, and who are passionate in their pursuits.
Date Posted: 2024-02-06
